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Why Travel Shaming Is Making a Comeback — and Why It Matters
Sunrise on the Tarmac Sunrise on the Tarmac (image credits: unsplash) Imagine the thrill: the scent of jet fuel in the air, your passport snug in your hand, and the buzz of adventure tingling up your spine. But as you post that golden-hour airport selfie, a twist of anxiety sneaks in. Will someone judge you …
Strangest Laws Still in Place Around the World
Italy’s Prohibition on Laughter in Public Italy’s Prohibition on Laughter in Public (image credits: pixabay) In the bustling city of Milan, Italy, an ancient law still lingers on the books: the prohibition of loud laughter in public spaces. While it sounds like a plot twist in a quirky comedy, this rule was originally introduced to …
18 Canadian Towns Struggling with Too Many Visitors
Banff, Alberta Banff, Alberta (image credits: unsplash) Banff is one of those places that looks like a postcard no matter where you stand, but lately, the magic has come with a price. In 2024, Banff was swarmed by nearly 4 million visitors, a record that left locals feeling boxed in by endless crowds and gridlocked …
10 Places That May Soon Close to Tourists Altogether
Ever felt the sharp sting of standing at the edge of a dream, only to realize you might never cross the threshold? Imagine gazing over turquoise waters, ancient temples, or wild rainforests—then learning that soon, the door might shut forever. Around the world, breathtaking places are teetering on the brink, threatened by climate change, crowds, …
10 Nations That Might Soon Ban All Foreign Visitors
North Korea’s Walls Grow Higher North Korea’s Walls Grow Higher (image credits: unsplash) North Korea is a country that has always played by its own rules, and those rules are getting stricter every year. In 2024, the regime’s grip on information—and outsiders—tightened even more, with government spokespeople hinting that a total ban on foreign tourism …
Top 10 Nations Likely to Ban Tourists in the Near Future
Whispers of Silence in Bhutan Whispers of Silence in Bhutan (image credits: pixabay) Imagine a hush falling over the emerald valleys of Bhutan, where prayer flags ripple in mountain breezes and the air smells of wild jasmine and pine. Bhutan already tightly controls tourism with a “High Value, Low Impact” policy, but whispers from Thimphu …
World’s First AI Art Museum Dataland to Open in Los Angeles in Late 2025
Introduction to Dataland Introduction to Dataland (image credits: unsplash) Dataland is on the verge of making history as the world’s ...
Top 10 Most Perilous Places Tourists Keep Visiting
Mount Everest, Nepal Mount Everest, Nepal (image credits: unsplash) There’s something almost magnetic about Mount Everest, drawing adventurers from every corner of the world, despite its deadly reputation. In 2023 alone, over 800 climbers braved its icy slopes, creating traffic jams at heights where oxygen is scarce and mistakes are often fatal. The risks are …
Mexico’s Tourist Paradises Under Threat as Violence Escalates
Paradise With a Shadow Paradise With a Shadow (image credits: wikimedia) Close your eyes and picture yourself on a powdery white beach in Playa del Carmen, the waves glittering turquoise, and the salty breeze tangled in your hair. Now imagine the distant echo of sirens, a news chopper circling overhead, and a sense that not …
The 5 Most Inspiring U.S. Travel Stories of the Year
Whitney Washington’s Cross-Country Adventure on the Great American Rail-Trail Whitney Washington’s Cross-Country Adventure on the Great American Rail-Trail (image credits: ...
